CPR Advances with Automatic Chest Compression Device
Posted on November 16, 2016 by challer
By Marine Cpl. Cedric R. Haller II
Defense Media Activity
The Vermont Army Aviation Support Facility in South Burlington, Vermont, recently hosted the U.S. Army Medical Department Board. The board held its Automatic Chest Compression Device proof-of-concept demonstration test. Four candidates tested four ACCD devices. The focus was on testing form, fit, function and usability. The demonstration also tested any capability gaps.
What this device brings to the fight
The ACCD facilitates consistent blood flow from the moment it is turned on, helping to improve a patient’s chance for a successful outcome. The automatic chest compression system is designed to deliver uninterrupted compressions at a consistent rate and depth to facilitate the return of spontaneous circulation. It delivers automated compressions from first response in the field to medical transport and throughout the medical facility. With this device, defibrillation can occur during ongoing compressions that can prime the heart for a successful shock. Also, continuous compressions help maintain coronary perfusion pressure needed to facilitate the return of spontaneous circulation.
http://science.dodlive.mil/2016/11/16/cpr-advances-with-automatic-chest-compression-device/
